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Okay... I've tried Windows XP and three different unzipping utilities. After downloading 30-some mb, it always comes up as "cannot perform this function". It says it's a zip file, but can't open it for some reason. It's not recognized. I've never had a problem with any other zip files, including the Prequel discs, so I'm pretty confident it's not a problem with my computer.

Raaarrrr.... Must... have..... Star Wars music...

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SWEET! Winrar worked! Finally!

Never heard of that program. Thanks for the help, tlbauerle!

Now I am complete.

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Bad: They are MP3's (oh well )

Good: They sound pretty sound. I just listened to Leia's theme (would you believe a fan of the OT soundtracks like me doesn't know them by name? I hope Neil doesn't lose all respect for me), and I love the slow crescendo to the climax. These don't have to match the films. I can't wait to hear the rest.

Ugly: Rikter (Don't tell him I said so )

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>JediRandy: I won’t suck as much as a fan edit.</span>

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I remember someone mentioned that that "Jazz Star Wars" CD was in some torrent place, where would it be? It's extremly unavailable over here, so it's not illegal/imoral for me to get those... Besides, if I ever find it I'll buy it, I don't usually get mp3s, I perfer to buy my CDs.
“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering
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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
Bad: They are MP3's (oh well )



Firstly...I used a 192k rip of AOTC since I don't have that. (When it came out I didn't have the money...and I've been looking for the poster cover bonus track for ages now...should've just dropped the cash when it came out)

Secondly, ROTS is from a bad 256k rip with lots of pops and scratches...

When those two are fixed and I see what the bonus tracks for ROTS are like I'll update the prequel track and make FLAC available.
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No disrespect towards you, but I won't be downloading disc 1.

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>JediRandy: I won’t suck as much as a fan edit.</span>

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I have that CD, ricarliete. It's called "Sketches On Star Wars" by the Trotter Trio.

It's mildly interesting. Nothing I listen to all the time.

I'd upload it for you, but as you can see from my above posts, I can barely open a zip file.

These computers are getting quite out of hand. Even I can't understand their logic at times.

Oh, and I just listened to the entire saga together, tlbauerle! Great, great work on the editing. My favorite transition: Escape from the Asteroid Field. Great stuff.

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Nah, don't worry. I just mentioned it because someone said that CD was in a torrent place somewhere.
“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.” — Nazi Reich Marshal Hermann Goering
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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
No disrespect towards you, but I won't be downloading disc 1.



That's too bad...I think it is the better sounding disc.
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Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
No disrespect towards you, but I won't be downloading disc 1.


You really should - whether you prefer the OT music or not, the way the PT disc is edited is much more concise and flows better. Here's my theory:

JW originally did Star Wars. We all know that. It was a complete work. Then, unexpectedly, he was brought in to do a sequel. Now he has to expand on a work that was originally complete, with the prospect of doing one more after this. So he, to the best of his ability, makes ESB's score a continuation of SW's score, leaving it open enough to leave room to expand on for a probable third installment.

Then when he's brought in to do the PT, from the beginning he knows he'll be making 3 scores, and with this in mind, he makes the first score in such a way that it can be easily expanded upon, et cetera. Which is why the PT disc in this set flows better - the score was originally done with 3 in mind, not one.
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Problem is, it's not just the music. When I hear the music, I see the OT - pure and simple. They go hand in hand.

I simply don't have that connection with the PT, nor do I consider it much of a loss. It's just something I have no interest in. Sorry...

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>JediRandy: I won’t suck as much as a fan edit.</span>

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I'm looking for editors that can help cut video to this symphony...especially since I wasn't thrilled with the "Musical Journey" disc. Let me know if you are interested, please.
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Just a reminder for those trying to get through the next day or so until REVENGE OF THE SITH, that I still have the Symphony for a Saga available for download at http://musicofstarwars.tripod.com

Give it a listen and let me know what you think!
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